Matt Crafton wins the pole in Texas

Matt Crafton and Service King CEO Chris Abraham
Credit: Debbie Ross for Skirts and Scuffs

By winning the pole for the WinStar World Casino and Resort 350 during Service King Qualifying at Texas Motor Speedway this afternoon, Matt Crafton showed he wants more than just the Charlie 1 Horse that comes with winning the race. He wants a third Camping World Truck Series Championship.

Right now he trails wunderkind Erik Jones by a scant 10 points, but he’s won two out of the last three races at the Great American Speedway, and the front row start should bolster his confidence. With only three races left in the season, every point counts.